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Betty

female

Meaning

"Pledged to God"

Common English diminutive of Elizabeth, inheriting its Hebrew meaning, and historically prominent in twentieth-century Anglophone naming.

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Popularity History of Betty

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1008Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1008

Betty was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+176

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Betty

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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